Not only set the high standards for surfing documentaries but brought the sport much greater respect and interest from around the globe.

Noisy, standard-issue cop actioner.

The new "Freaky" plays the obvious gags in ways both surprising and imaginative.

Meant to be purposefully banal. Unfortunately, there's a thin line between purposefully banal and simply banal, and Ben Coccio's debut feature too often crosses it.

Style takes precedence over content in this fourth installment of Strand Releasing's popular series of gay-themed short-film compilations.

The familiar formula feels significantly watered-down the third time around.

The film lacks a controlling point of view to guide an audience through so improbable a tale. Nothing in the movie is funny -- aside from giggles provoked by misfired jokes -- or romantic or dramatic.

This 3-D Imax film puts you at eye level with awesome creatures that look like alien beasts from deep space.

Enough goodwill has been built up in the early sections that most viewers will not take offense when the movie abandons its plot and characters.

Actors dominate with finely nuanced performances where every scene feels dramatically right.

Bears a wealth of imaginative riches and a signature mix of outre personalities and gadgets.

A fresh, young energetic cast is this wobbly musical comedy's main claim to "Fame."

Achieves a rare depth and intimacy in its portrait of dreams fulfilled and shattered.

However masterful, the first-rate stunt work, effects, action cinematography and cutting (by no less than three editors) lose impact through sheer repetition.

The performances by the highly attractive cast are terrific all around, and the directors have well managed to convey the literally and metaphorically sultry aspects of a hot summer day.

Nothing anchors the lighter-than-air story as it drifts away under the direction of Stephen Norrington ("Blade") into an FX stratosphere where wit, character and vigorous storytelling cease to matter.

An intensely realized, beautifully shot drama.

The large cast, costumed and made up as filthy scalawags and sinister buccaneers, gives tremendous energy to every scene.

Ultimately, Swimming Pool belongs to Ozon, and while incorporating a carefully measured, quietly menacing style that summons up vintage Hitchcock and Chabrol, he has made it unmistakably -- and entertainingly -- his very own.

Lacks the wonder, surprises and supercool attitude Cameron achieved. "T3" is no weak sister, though. With Arnold Schwarzenegger back as the iconic title character and an often witty, fast-paced script by John Brancato, Michael Ferris and Tedi Sarafian, audiences worldwide will embrace the new film.

The hundreds of animation artists on this three-year project made enormous contributions to the final film. There is not an off-kilter moment nor awkward effect in the entire movie.

Legally bland.

What fans of the original movie, "Charlie's Angels," which was fun and good-natured, will make of this sloppy mess is hard to guess.

Hits on all cylinders -- a smart blend of acting, direction, editing, design, costumes and effects.

The frenetic pace detracts from the film's wealth of personalities and vivid visuals. There's the unshakable sense that Rugrats Go Wild is trying too hard to please kids and adults and as a result falls somewhat short for both sets of viewers.

The film boasts a terrific newcomer in the lead role, exquisite widescreen photography and a powerful sense of place.

Less giddy and more cohesive than the original, the film doesn't waste time, plunging almost directly into a spectacular heist.

Utterly compelling account of a true-life criminal investigation where "truth" can never be pinned down.